UP govt. suspends Principal of BRD Medical College

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In Gorakhpur, BRD Medial college Hospital Principal Dr Rajiv Misra has been suspended in the tragic death of children at the hospital for his alleged negligence in the duty. State Minister of Medical Education Ashutosh Tandon announced it at Gorakhpur after taking stock of the situation.

Talking to media persons after meeting with the officials of the districts and family members of the victims, Health Minister and spokesperson of the State Government Sidharth Nath Singh said that no casualty have been taken place due to paucity of the oxygen.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has talked to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and assured all possible help from Centre.

Meanwhile, Central government has sought a detailed report from the state government on the issue. Union Minister of State for health and family welfare Anupriya Patel is taking stock of the situation in Lucknow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sadness over the death of children in Gorakhpur hospital. PMO in its tweet message said that Prime Minister himself is constantly monitoring the situation in Gorakhpur.